Names of Avalanche Victims Released

Sunday, March 14, 2010 08:42 PM

Revelstoke, B.C.- The search effort has concluded for today at Boulder Mtn. Ground searchers were able to remove all surface debris from the slide area which will permit avalanche dog teams to continue to search, less hindered by contaminated surface debris (human scent). No further sign was indicated by the avalanche dog units today, nor any further recoveries. The search will resume on Monday morning, March 15th.

The RCMP had confirmed that all persons on the accumulated lists which had been compiled have been accounted for. No missing persons reports were received in connection to the event. Investigators were able to locate all registered owners of vehicles noted in the mountain area parking lots.

The two men who lost their lives in the Satuday avalanche have been identified as:

33 year old Curtis Reynolds of Strathmore, AB

33 year old Shay Snortland of Lacombe, AB

The BC Coroners Service and the Revelstoke RCMP are investigating all aspects of this incident, including the deaths of Mr. Reynolds and Mr. Snortland.

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